Hanoi, Germany eye stronger cooperation

German enterprises are very interested in cooperating with Hanoi, especially in terms of water supply and drainage and transport, outgoing German Ambassador to Vietnam Christian Berger has said.
Hanoi, Germany eye stronger cooperation ảnh 1Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (third from right), German Ambassador to Vietnam Christian Berger (third from left) and other officials pose for a photo at the meeting on July 10 (Source: hanoimoi.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) - German enterprises are very interested in cooperating withHanoi, especially in terms of water supply and drainage and transport, outgoing German Ambassador to Vietnam Christian Bergerhas said.

During a meeting with Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen DucChung on July 10, Berger thanked the municipal authorities for theirsupport to the German Embassy in cooperation activities.

He expressed his hope that these will continue to be maintained in the time tocome, contributing to deepening the relations between the two countries.

For his part, Chung hailed the German Ambassador’s efforts in promoting the Vietnam-Germanystrategic partnership, and in helping Hanoi connect with states, cities, andbusiness communities of the European country as well.

He affirmed that the signing of the European Union - Vietnam Free TradeAgreement (EVFTA) helps  furtherstrengthen the Vietnam-Germany trade.

He expressed his hope that Berger will continue to be an effective bridge infostering the friendship and cooperation between Germany and Vietnam.-VNA
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